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Motor foot repair

Hi folks, I have a 1/2 hp dual-shaft electric motor from 1937. It runs and I'm planning to add a couple of buffing mops...
26 comments posted 6yrs
posted by christopher.tidy
26 comments posted 6yrs posted by christopher.tidy

Amazing hollow casting

Hi folks, Quick question of curiosity here. I bought an old East German scroll saw recently and it has a huge cast iron...
12 comments posted 6yrs
posted by christopher.tidy
12 comments posted 6yrs posted by christopher.tidy

cute cat tale

https://www.facebook.com/vva542/posts/a-re-post-on-bubba/2569698203351632/ "free kitten"
0 comments posted 6yrs
posted by muratlanne
0 comments posted 6yrs posted by muratlanne

Metal lathe oil

Hi I am looking for help finding out what oil I should use on this lathe it is a b4 no gear box so only oil for slides I...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by 0f8503901d844703eea1acecb7a4938a_2627
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by 0f8503901d844703eea1acecb7a4938a_2627

Metal lathe oil

Hi I am looking for help finding out what oil I should use on this lathe it is a b4 no gear box so only oil for slides I...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by Matt
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by Matt

Case hardening question

I'm working on a Savage .17 HMR for a neighbor , and he's lost a part . The spring clip that retains the firing pin , e...
6 comments posted 6yrs
posted by snag_one
6 comments posted 6yrs posted by snag_one

Re: Why Was Wrinkle Paint Popular?

> Seems to me that in the 1940s thru 1960s, iron was painted > with a black wrinkle paint. This stuff was tough and ver...
9 comments posted 6yrs
posted by calaser
9 comments posted 6yrs posted by calaser

Need to determine how much drill press to purchase - horsepower?

What horsepower of drill press that I need to purchase? I am in the early stages of setting up a simple manufacturing b...
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posted by 0f8503901d844703eea1acecb7a4938a_2626
7 comments posted 6yrs posted by 0f8503901d844703eea1acecb7a4938a_2626

Welding rectifier more details

>> >> Occasionally day-dream about how I could make a stand-alone rectifier. >> Practical advice appreciated. >> Less a...
7 comments posted 6yrs
posted by null
7 comments posted 6yrs posted by null

Lubricant advice neded.

40 year old metal toolchest. Decent condition. Removad all drawers for cleaning etc. What would be the correct lubricant...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by ivanvegvary
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by ivanvegvary

rebar for hanging street lights - bad idea?

I live in New Hampshire (The Granite State) and have a very long driveway. I am looking at putting up 18 street lamps a...
5 comments posted 6yrs
posted by powersupplyguy
5 comments posted 6yrs posted by powersupplyguy

TTS 9 Degree Long Reach Toolholder

This is not the first tool holder I have made. Its the first long reach tool holder I have made. Its turned from 1144,...
0 comments posted 6yrs
posted by none
0 comments posted 6yrs posted by none

Crud in the puddle

  I'm repairing an aluminum part of a tiller for a neighbor , and boy-o-boy is that a mess . This part is the main cast...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by snag_one
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by snag_one